Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
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...and a PhD in Rhetoric. I have been teaching and tutoring writing for 24 years. I am an expert on grammar and mechanics. I can help you develop your thesis, your argument, your paragraphs, your introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at helping write college application essays. In addition, I can help you find quality research and integrate it professionally into your essays. I do test prep as well, from elementary through graduate...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...our subject matter - from ancient Greece and Rome, medieval and early modern Europe, to the 19th and 20th centuries. I am experienced in working in groups of up to 25 students and one-on-one where we discuss and review course content, explore historical texts and ideas, and practice essay and exam writing skills. Traveling is a favorite hobby of mine, and I have fond memories of studying the Italian Renaissance up close in Florence, learning...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...would love nothing more than to help you succeed. And I believe it all starts with good writing and analytical skills. This is what will distinguish you from the crowd - being able to clearly and easily communicate your ideas and to build strong arguments supported by solid evidence. In my experience as a tutor, I've worked with kids in middle school, where the goal was to motivate them to want to learn and present...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...who are now colleagues and friends who continue to inspire and assist me with my ongoing learning and writing. As a tutor myself, I hope to be a role model like my tutors were for me. I love learning, reading and writing alongside students, I love watching students encounter new ideas for the first time and more than anything, I love watching students come into their own as independent learners. I look forward to writing...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured opportunities included collaborating with a mystery novelist to promote one of her books back in 2005.
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
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...travel I received a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) certificate from Oxford Seminars. Teaching English in China would also be accompanied by an additional online course from Columbia University Teachers College. These online modules were specifically designed to educate Asian children. I learned so many skills that I use to this day when tutoring students in English. As a humanitarian aid worker and English as a Second Language teacher once living in South...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
Greetings, I'm excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors because I am already meeting people from many places in North America! What I'm learning is that we are pretty much all the same, we sometimes get anxious and frustrated but we all want to be the best version of ourselves. I'm here to help you take the next step. I look forward to meeting you!
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...innovation, building relationships with students and their parents, and making learning fun. Students enjoy my class (my student approval rating is 94%, and I always rate well on Ratemyteachers.com) because I love to laugh and be ridiculous. Plus, I'm skilled at making quick connections to movies, music, jokes, etc. that kids can relate to and enjoy. Most importantly is my ability to zero in on what issues prevent kids from understanding and have effective techniques...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
I am a graduate of Georgetown College, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and Penn State University, where I completed a Master's in International Affairs. Since graduation, I have worked as a wardrobe assistant on tours and led leadership workshops for students across Texas through C5 Texas. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my greatest passions are Literature, Politics, and Government.
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football Giants, Knicks, Saint Joseph's University, and Siena College basketball fan.
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...over 20 years experience in this area. With tutoring, my style is to determine your style...your learning style. I believe you are best helped and can succeed if I know whether you are an auditory or visual or hands-on learner (or any combination). I also enjoy giving an assessment based on your subject area(s) where you need the most assistance so I can determine your strengths and weaknesses. I will then offer a plan for...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...to treat people just like I like to be treated, so I'm hoping that tells more than enough. If you're interested in being tutored by me, know that I'm more than excited to share with you everything about my culture, my language and guide you through every step of the process so you can communicate with others. Whether you're a student, someone who wants to move to a Spanish speaking country or if you already...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
I have been teaching and tutoring for over twenty years and love working with students of all ages. Specialties include application essays, creative projects and enrichment, reading and writing support, academic writing, grammar and editing, and journalism.
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...is to help open the door. While it is up to the student to walk through it, I believe that helping students develop self efficacy skills offers them a sustainable foundation to remain engaged, be more proactive learners, and become the narrators in their educational stories. Supporting learners is a collaborative effort involving teachers and the students' support systems, all conspiring to guide the student towards that open door and beyond to educational success.
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...and Conditioning and Essay Writing. I was an undergraduate Peer Tutor in the Writing Center for three years at Cornell College, where I earned my Bachelor's in English Literature and Secondary Education while running on the Track and Field team. There's so much I love about writing and finding clarity in communication, and I love spreading the joy with which I view grammatical theory. I'd be happy to work with you on Reading Fundamentals, Writing...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...and Sports Law from the University of Miami School of Law, and my Bachelor's degree in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I specialize in English, History, and Law, and I particularly enjoy helping students sharpen their writing and critical thinking skills. My teaching philosophy is rooted in adaptability. I tailor my approach to meet each student's unique learning style, fostering a positive and supportive environment. Whether...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
Biography
...speaking, presentation, speech, voice, articulation, acting, script interpretation, reading, resume writing for entertainment, and college admissions letter writing assistance which has enabled me to help many students progress in educational, personal, and professional achievement. Practicing teaching strategies through professional development in the classroom and on the stage, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to student achievement with proven assessments of my work, receiving highly effective ratings from educational administrators. In summary, I am an enthusiastic...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Bradford
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...in Marketing and Advanced Communication for professionals, I have cultivated a deep understanding of the intricacies of effective communication and the strategic nuances of marketing. My strong knowledge of English, honed through years of academic and practical experience, serves as a cornerstone of my ability to help students excel. My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every student has a unique learning style and potential. By connecting theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, I...
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Private IB Literature and Performance Tutoring in Bradford
Receive personally tailored IB Literature and Performance lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Bradford IB Literature and Performance Tutoring FAQ
The International Baccalaureate program's literature courses require students to develop strong skills in critical thinking and literary analysis; however, this does not mean that a course cannot focus on the genres of literature that most closely align with the student%u2019s personal interests. The IB Literature and Performance course presents students who possess a passion for theater and performance, with a special opportunity to take a literature class devoted to their interests. The course and its exam assess the same critical literacy skills that are the foundation of any IB literature class, but stress reading plays and understanding how the unique nature of performance and dramatic interpretation can impact a text's meaning.
As a result, dramatic texts, poems, and performance pieces are favored over novels and nonfiction literary works in this course. Despite its specific focus, the course%u2019s requirements are no less rigorous than other IB literature courses. While only offered at the IBs standard level, the Literature and Performance course still requires students to read a variety of texts and think critically about how those texts are structured. Additionally, the IB Literature and Performance exam requires students to perform both oral and written literary analyses. While the course can act as a great springboard for the study of drama in college, it also represents a significant challenge. Even for students with histories of success in literature and drama courses, succeeding both in an IB Literature and Performance course and on its exam might require a little bit of expert help.
Varsity Tutors can help connect you with tutors who can provide custom-tailored IB Literature and Performance tutoring. Tutors are experienced educators, and many hold degrees in literature, theater, and performance studies from some of the most impressive colleges and universities in the nation. Their knowledge and experience can work to your advantage as you strive to master the material covered in your particular course and to prepare for your exams. Tutoring sessions take place in one-on-one settings, which allows you to receive immediate feedback on your work and have questions answered as soon as they occur to you. In addition, your tutor can design your lesson plans around your particular skills, strengths, weaknesses, and concerns. This customized approach can be particularly helpful in helping you master the dual performative and literary aspects of IB Literature and Performance.
If you are a natural performer, but struggle with understanding the literary analysis required throughout the course, your tutor can focus on helping you learn to pick out the aspects and details of texts most crucial from a technical viewpoint, and to explicate the meaning you derive from them. On the other hand, if you are a literature buff just beginning to study drama, your tutor can work with you on performance skills and help familiarize you with the features unique to dramatic texts. In addition, tutors work to make your IB Literature and Performance tutoring experience not only efficient, but also convenient.
The best way to take advantage of the special opportunities provided by the IB Literature and Performance curriculum is to work with a partner dedicated to helping you get the most out of the course. If you would like to learn more about the IB Literature and Performance tutoring in your area, or to start working with an experienced tutor as soon as possible, contact Varsity Tutors' educational directors today and let us help you find a tutor that will be the perfect fit.
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Recent Bradford IB Literature and Performance Tutoring Session Notes
Today we still did the separate sessions for all three students. It took one hour, and we still reviewed the content from last few classes. I am glad to see that the first student's pronunciation became increasingly good and she can apply the linguistic devices like the conjunction in different context. The second student always learned pretty fast and demonstrated great language skills. The third student was really smart and still remembers the things that are learned a long time ago. Next class, I will introduce more simple sentences and maybe conduct a story-telling activity.
The student had a great session today. He was focused and we had a lot of fun working on his workbook pages. His Chinese teacher had been out for the past week and will continue to be out this week, so he didn't have homework, but we completed four pages of his workbook so he could get ahead. He was very motivated to copy characters when we raced, with the rule that messy characters had to be erased and rewritten. He enjoyed correcting my characters and having a chance to be the teacher. He wrote his sentences in record time when I had him race against the clock, again with the rule that messy characters would have to be erased and rewritten. I was very impressed that he independently looked up words he didn't know rather than trying to ask me to do it for him.
We studied the vocabulary from the student's assignment by using his flashcards and doing the quiz on the laptop. Then, we practiced character recognition, pronunciations and meanings using physical flashcards and made sentences among them. Overall, he was doing good for this time's vocabulary revision.
Like our previous classes, we always review what we learned from last class. Today we did a long review. After it, we drew and cut out three big circles from a blank paper. We colored them in red, green and yellow. They were our traffic lights signs for the following game. The phrases we learned were "red light, green light, and yellow light". In this game, the student not only mastered the phrases but also a new tongue twister.
The student and I reviewed and drilled grammar concepts from Lesson 1 such as "also," the question format, and negation. We then went through the two lesson 2 dialogues about family and practiced questions using the "both" construction. We also modified the dialogues to fit personal facts so that he could talk about himself.
We continued to learn vocabulary and form sentences related to celebrating Spring Festival. She drew illustrations about the traditions and customs of the celebration, and we practiced writing the Chinese characters related to the lesson.
